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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Bois ObscurFirst · ByredoBois ObscurExtrait · 2025 · ★ 3.43
Shalimar Eau de ParfumSecond · GuerlainShalimar Eau de ParfumEDP · 1990 · ★ 3.97
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Harmony pairing

Bois Obscur × Shalimar Eau de Parfum

Woody, warm spicy and oud meets citrus, amber and woody. They share five accords and three notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Bois Obscur, blue is Shalimar Eau de Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Bois ObscurShalimar Eau de Parfum
woodyboth
amberboth
warm spicyboth
balsamicboth
leatherboth
citrussecond
vanillasecond
powderysecond
smokysecond
oudfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Bois Obscur
SaffronSaffronEucalyptusEucalyptusPapyrusPapyrusOudOudTuberoseTuberoseLabdanumLabdanumAmberAmber
In both
JasminePatchouliSandalwood
Five shared accords:
woodywarm spicyamberleatherbalsamic
Only in Shalimar Eau de Parfum
CitrusesCitrusesBergamotBergamotLemonLemonCedarCedarMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeIrisIrisVetiverVetiverRoseRoseIncenseIncenseVanillaVanillaLeatherLeatherOpoponaxOpoponax
Why it might work
  • Light over deepShalimar Eau de Parfum brings citrus; Bois Obscur brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine, patchouli and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy, amber and leather run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Bois Obscur is long lasting and strong, Shalimar Eau de Parfum long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointBois Obscur first, then Shalimar Eau de Parfum over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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